# Nigeria

Type: country

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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Nigeria Lassa Fever Deaths Reach 109 as NCDC Reports Infection Slowdown
2026-03-16 15:56:50 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reports that the Lassa fever death toll has climbed to 109, even as weekly data shows a decline in new confirmed cases. Public health officials are now focusing on reducing high case fatality rates attributed to late clinical presentation and diagnostic delays.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/nigeria-lassa-fever-outbreak-update-2026

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